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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.10, 1,350.49 and 695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.10, 1,350.49 and 695.24 is: 1,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.10 : 1,350.49 = 695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.10/1,350.49 = 695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.10x = 1,350.49 × 695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.10x = 938,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,907.92/901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.96

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